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   Online Therapy With Margo Malone, Ph.D.  - Chat, Phone or Email Sessions Available

Let me help you navigate life’s troubled waters.  Sometimes life can just seem to be overwhelming.  As you deal with raising a family, caring for aging parents, and managing a career you can sometimes become lost in the whirling maze of tasks.  I can help you as you navigate through life’s many changes and demands. As a psychologist trained in gerontology and as a person who has navigated many of these issues personally, I am well equipped to assist with problems that arise as we get older.  My specialties include dealing with chronic illness, loss, end of life issues and the decision to downsize your home, or even consider assisted living or nursing home placement.  I work with families as they struggle with the tough decisions, and help you clarify your values and wishes, and compare them to the realities of your situation. Cognitive therapy techniques which emphasize shifting your reactions from automatic, “knee-jerk” reactions to carefully thought out decisions is one of the many techniques available. Together we use problem-solving techniques and generate workable solutions to your problems.  Life review techniques assist you in coming to terms you’re your life as you have lived it, and help give you a sense of satisfaction over a life well lived.

Margo Malone, Ph.D.   Live Chat by LivePerson

No matter where you are on the timeline of life; whether you are the adult in the middle of the “generational sandwich” trying to make decisions not only for yourself but also trying to consider the welfare of children, parents and others who are important to you, or you are the older adult trying to face a life that changes significantly as you age, I can help. Changes take place gradually in a supportive environment.  Often, you make connections between your feelings and the cultural context in which you were raised. Your family of origin, your personal history, and your current situation all blend to create a “picture” of your life.  By identifying the strengths of this wonderful picture, and using psychotherapeutic techniques to “reframe”” it, you can achieve peace of mind and harmony.  Together we will explore new inroads into previously unexplored areas.  Paying close attention to you, listening carefully, and honoring your values, goals and achievements, I will design your sessions to fit your unique personality and style.  Working together in a creative, warm and humorous fashion, I will provide the warm, strong and honest feedback you want in order to take control of your life and achieve your goals. AREAS OF SPECIALTY & QUALIFICATIONS Aging Issues Women’s Issues Stress management Depression Anxiety/Panic Relationship Counseling Parenting Nursing Home Placement Life Transitions Issues Of Abuse Disability Family Employment Chronic Health Problems Divorce Counseling Step/Blended Families Codependency Alzheimer’s/Dementia Self-esteem/Growth Anger Management Alternative Lifestyles Adolescent Issues Death and Dying Multi-Generational Families CREDENTIALS/TRAINING Graduating with a Ph.D. from Washington University in St Louis with highest honors, I received the Hilgard Award for outstanding doctoral dissertation.  I was named Outstanding Intern at University of Alabama at Birmingham.  I have special training in gerontology and life change issues, and have specialized in working with health and wellness issues for over 20 years.  I have experience working in health care settings, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.  For the past 15 years I have worked with families and couples as well as individuals as they navigate life transitions.  I also have specialized training in working with pets to address many issues related to stress, depression and chronic health care issues, and have presented at national conferences on the benefits of pet facilitated therapy.  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION 489 Alabama